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Table of Contents Our Story 3 Product Portfolio 4 Product Enhancements 5 LEED Standards 6 System Warranty Information 7 Product Selection Matrix 8 Self-Leveling Underlayments Level Set 300 10 Level Set 200 10 Level Set 100 10 Level Set Deep Pour 3 10 Level Set LW-60 11 Self-Leveling Surface Toppings Level Set Wear Topping 11 Primers & Bonding Agent Level Epoxy Primer 12 Level Set Primer Plus 12 Level Set Primer 12 B-730 Mortar / Acrylic Additive 12 Moisture Mitigation Moisture Guard Max 13 Surface Patching & Skimcoating Compounds Feather Edge 14 Floor Patch Pro 14 Concrete Resurfacing & Rehabilitation Concrete Resurfacer 14 Vinyl Concrete Patch 14
Our Story The ProSpec Story Oldcastle, Bonsal American and ProSpec Imagine a company capable of providing the modern building materials needed to build a community, even the bridges and highways to get you there. You have just imagined Oldcastle. We are North America s largest manufacturer of building products. The Oldcastle portfolio provides a breadth of experience and brand leadership across numerous building material categories. With over $10 billion in North American sales, we have the financial strength and commitment to be a leader in every category in which we compete. One of these categories includes cementitious bagged products produced by Bonsal American. Bonsal American, founded in 1895 as W.R. Bonsal & Co., was initially a contractor and supplier to the railroad. In 1947, Bonsal began producing Sakrete and other top quality building products. Bonsal American also manufacturers the ProSpec branded product portfolio. We stand firm in our commitment to produce the finest quality products with consistent performance. This commitment gives our customers and the contractors who use our products the peace of mind that they are getting trusted, quality products. ProSpec is the professionally specified brand of Tile & Stone Installation Systems, Floor Preparation Systems and Concrete Repair & Restoration products. The business has 50 years of experience producing quality tile grouts and tile setting mortars and over 30 years of producing concrete repair and selfleveling products. This is proven performance you can trust. We have an expert technical services group that handles all inquiries regarding ProSpec products and their related applications. Our support staff has the hands-on experience and technical background to address any needs you may have, so please don t hesitate to contact us. Technical Services 1-800-334-0784 Email inquiries to: prospec@oldcastle.com prospec.com 3
The ProSpec Product Portfolio ProSpec offers a broad range of cement-based, high-quality products to meet your project needs. The ProSpec portfolio includes a full line of floor preparation and tile and stone installation systems that are backed by best-in-class system warranties. Our broad range of concrete repair and restoration products offer solutions for DOT and road repair, precast and cast in place systems, and concrete rehabilitation projects. Floor Preparation Systems Self-Leveling Underlayments Self-Leveling Surface Toppings Primers & Bonding Agent Moisture Mitigation Surface Patching & Skim Coating Compounds Concrete Resurfacing & Rehabilitation Tile & Stone Installation Systems Surface Preparation Preformed Components Crack Isolation Membranes & Waterproofing Tile Setting Mortars Adhesives & Epoxies Tile Grout Additives Caulks Concrete Repair & Restoration Products Non-Shrink Grouts Precast Concrete Repair Concrete Resurfacing & Rehabilitation Damp Proofing & Waterproofing Primers & Bonding Agents Shotcrete 4
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Massachusetts ProSpec Product Enhancements Micro Defense Technology A special antimicrobial additive that prevents the growth of mold and mildew. All ProSpec ProColor Grouts feature Micro Defense Technology to ensure your installation will remain as beautiful as the day it was installed. Micro Defense is particularly important for installations exposed to moisture. Rapid Cure Technology RCT Improves the strength, curing, workability, and performance of ProSpec surface preparation and tile products. RCT is our next generation of cement technology beyond portland cement-based systems offering quick, high strength development and fast curing without sacrificing workability or working time. RCT also reduces efflorescence, controls the shrinkage during curing, and provides greater long-term performance. Expansion Stabilization Technology EST A special additive designed to reduce the potential for cracking and shrinkage by controlling the pre-cure chemical and physical reactions during an underlayment s plastic stage, where up to 80 percent of shrinkage occurs. prospec.com 5
Bank of America Tower New York, NY the first LEED Platinum Skyscraper in the world. ProSpec Products used: Level Set 300 Level Set Primer ProSpec Products Meet LEED Standards ProSpec is committed to manufacturing environmentally friendly products. Our products can help you achieve LEED certification by contributing towards credits in three areas: IEQ 4.1-4.3: Low-Emitting Materials for better indoor environmental quality MR 4: Recycled Content for responsible raw material selection MR 5: Regional Materials, to support the use of local materials and reduce the environmental impacts resulting from transportation 7 1 ProSpec Manufacturing & Distribution = 500 mile radius 8 5 4 3 2 L 6 ProSpec can supply product from six manufacturing locations and two distribution locations throughout the United States. Manufacturing Locations 1 2 3 La Mirada, CA Dallas, TX Conley, GA 4 5 6 Lilesville, NC Fairless Hills, PA Tampa, FL Distribution Locations 7 Seattle, WA 8 Franklin Park, IL 6
ProSpec Joint Limited System Warranty ProSpec joint Limited System Warranty with W.F. Taylor, is the best option when it comes to your peace of mind. The quality and performance of the products make this system warranty the only choice for worry-free results. Available in Limited 15-Year, 10-Year, and 5-Year System Warranties. 1 Visit prospec.com for additional detail. The ProSpec Warranty Covers: applications Commercial and residential applications The ProSpec Warranty Guarantees: Our products are free of defects Will not break down under normal usage The ProSpec Remedy: Replace or repair defective area of the system Stand-Alone Product Warranties: Level Set 300 Level Set 200 Level Set 100 Level Set Deep Pour 3 Level Set LW-60 15-Year System Warranty Moisture Mitigation* ProSpec Moisture Guard Max* Priming ProSpec Level Set Primer Plus / Level Set Epoxy Primer / Level Set Primer Preparation ProSpec Level Set 300 or Level Set LW-60 Adhesive Taylor Adhesive (see approved adhesives below) 10-Year System Warranty Priming ProSpec Level Set Primer Plus / Level Set Epoxy Primer / Level Set Primer Preparation ProSpec Level Set 200 Adhesive Taylor Adhesive (see approved adhesives below) 5-Year System Warranty Priming ProSpec Level Set Primer Plus / Level Set Epoxy Primer / Level Set Primer Preparation ProSpec Level Set 100 or Level Set Deep Pour 3 Adhesive Taylor Adhesive (see approved adhesives below) Taylor Approved Adhesives 2033 Clear Thin Spread Tile Adhesive VCT 2083 Tuff-Lok X-Link VCT Adhesive Sheet Goods Wood Engineered Wood LVT (plank) Carpet Carpet Tile Rubber Warranty Duration Table 2037 Fiberglass Backed Sheet Vinyl Pressure Sensitive Adhesive MS Plus Resilient Flooring Adhesive 2091 Tuff-Grip TPS Transitional Pressure Sensitive Vinyl & Rubber Flooring Adhesive 2071 Tuff-Lok X-Link Wood Flooring Adhesive MS-Plus Wood Flooring Adhesive 2020 Acrylic Co-Polymer Wood Flooring Adhesive 2071 Tuff-Lok X-Link Wood Flooring Adhesive MS Plus Wood Flooring Adhesive 501 Solvent Free Epoxy Flooring Adhesive 2091 Tuff-Grip TPS Vinyl & Rubber Flooring Adhesive MS Plus Resilient Flooring Adhesive 2055 Performance Plus Fast Track Carpet Adhesive 2080 The Legend Dual-Purpose Commercial Grade Adhesive 2081 Tuff-Lok X-Link Carpet Adhesive 2085 Pro-Tac Dual-Purpose Adhesive 2100 Delta Force Fast Grab Carpet Adhesive 2027 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 2082 Tuff-Lok X-Link Carpet Tile Adhesive 501 Solvent Free Epoxy Flooring Adhesive 2091 Tuff-Grip TPS Vinyl & Rubber Flooring Adhesive MS Plus Resilient Flooring Adhesive 1. For purposes of this warranty, a system is a group of ProSpec products set forth in the above warranty duration table that is used in the same installation. Contact ProSpec Technical Services for full warranty details, including application restrictions, prequalification, coverage and remedy details. * When moisture mitigation is required, Moisture Guard Max must be used to qualify for the warranty. Moisture Guard Max must be used in conjunction with Level Set 300 and Level Set Primer Plus. ** For VCT, Vinyl Sheet Goods, LVT, Wood, Carpet and Carpet Tile only. For Tile or Stone refer to Tile System Warranty. Contact ProSpec Technical Services for other approved Underlayments and Wear Toppings to provide the perfect base for decorative concrete and terrazzo finishes. prospec.com 7
Flooring Preparation Product Selection Matrix Floor Patch Repair Primers Feather Edge A trowelable, rapid setting, polymermodified, cementbased patch and skim coating compound. Ideal for use under resilient flooring and VCT. Floor Patch Pro A fast-setting, easy-to-mix, portland cement-based patch and skim coating compound for use under ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, carpet and a wide array of other floor coverings. Vinyl Concrete Patch A fast-setting, one-component, polymer-modified, calcium aluminate, cement-based, horizontal concrete patching compound. Level Set Primer Plus Highly concentrated film-forming dispersion for priming very dense, smooth, non-absorbent substrates such as terrazzo, marble, metal decking, ceramic and quarry tile. Level Set Epoxy Primer A 100% solids, twocomponent, solvent-free epoxy primer designed for use with Level Set Underlayments and Wear Topping. It is specifically formulated for tenacious bond strength to minimize cracking and for sand broadcast applications. Level Set Primer Liquid, polymer-latex bonding agent for interior applications of Level Set products and ProSpec concrete repair products. INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Interior Interior Interior / Exterior Interior Interior / Exterior Interior / Exterior Substrates: Ceramic tile n n 1 n n Concrete n n n n n n Cutback adhesive residue n 1 n 1 n Solid wood floors n n n n Terrazzo n n n n Embossing leveler n 1, 2 n Moisture mitigation n 1 n 1 n n Placement: Thickness Featheredge to 1/2 (13 mm) Featheredge to 2 (51 mm) 1/16 up to 2 * (2 mm up to 51 mm) N/A N/A N/A Working time @ 70 F 15 to 25 minutes 8 to 15 minutes 20 minutes N/A N/A N/A Application Trowel Trowel Trowel Roller or brush Squeegee or roller Brush Floor Covering Acceptance: Tile & stone installation 15 to 30 minutes 15 to 30 minutes 3 to 4 hours N/A N/A N/A Moisture-sensitive floor coverings 15 to 30 minutes 15 to 30 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A Compressive Strength (PSI): 28 days >4,700 (31 MPa) >4,000 (27.6 MPa) >5,500 (40 MPa) N/A N/A N/A Qualifying System Warranty: Warranty length 5 Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime 20-Year Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime 1. When mixed with ProSpec B-730 Mortar / Acrylic Additive. 2. Allow to dry 70 to 90 minutes when using as an embossing leveler. 3. Requires 3.4 lb metal lath. 4. Thickness varies based on desired moisture vapor reduction. 5. Contact ProSpec Technical Services for full warranty details at 1-800-334-0784. Limited Lifetime is defined as 30 years and is available when used as part of tile system warranty. * Vinyl Concrete Patch applications from of 1 qt. water with 1 qt. of ProSpec B-73 ** Project specific warranty available Con 8
Moisture Mitigation Moisture Guard Max One-coat, easy to use, moisture vapor reduction coating. Reduces 25 lbs. of moisture vapor transmission to less than 3 lbs. and is effective on concrete with up to 100% RH and up to ph14. Self-Leveling Underlayments Lightweight Self-Leveling Underlayment Level Set 300 Level Set 200 Level Set 100 Level Set LW-60 High-performance, fiber-reinforced, selfleveling underlayment that is formulated for maximum flow and seamless merging with every pour. Ideal for fast track applications. Calcium aluminatebased, self-leveling underlayment used to level and smooth floors. Polymer-modified, portland cementbased self-leveling underlayment. A lightweight, selfleveling underlayment that is half the weight of traditional cement and gypsum-based systems. Ideal when load bearing restrictions apply. Deep Pour Underlayment Level Set Deep Pour 3 A calcium aluminate cement-based, selfleveling underlayment used to level and smooth floors up to 3 (76 mm) in one lift. Ideal for large, thickbuild applications. Wear Topping Level Set Wear Topping A premium, calcium aluminate cement-based, high strength topping designed for use in light manufacturing, malls, retail stores, warehouses and lobbies where a hard, flat, smooth surface is desired. Resurfacer Concrete Resurfacer Polymer-modified, cement-based resurfacer designed to make concrete look new again. Interior Interior Interior Interior Interior Interior Interior Interior / Exterior n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n 3 n 3 n 3 n 3 n n n n n n n n n Varies 4 1/8 up to 2 (3 mm up to 51 mm) neat; 5 (127 mm) extended 1/8 up to 2 (3 mm up to 51 mm) neat; 5 (127 mm) extended 1/8 up to 1 (3 mm up to 25 mm) neat 1/4 up to 2 (6 mm up to 51 mm) neat 3/8 up to 3 (10 mm up to 76 mm) neat 1/4 up to 2 (6 mm up to 51 mm) neat Up to 1/2 (13 mm) N/A 25 to 35 minutes 25 to 35 minutes 25 to 35 minutes 25 to 35 minutes 25 to 35 minutes 25 to 35 minutes 20 to 30 minutes Squeegee Pump or pour Pump or pour Pump or pour Pump or pour Pump or pour Pump or pour Squeegee or flat trowel N/A 3 to 4 hours 4 hours 24 hours 4 hours 3 to 4 hours N/A N/A N/A 16 to 24 hours 16 to 24 hours 72 hours 16 to 24 hours 36 to 48 hours N/A N/A N/A >5,500 (37.9 MPa) >5,000 (34.5 MPa) >5,000 (34.5 MPa) >4,000 (27.6 MPa) >3,500 (24.1 MPa) >6,000 (41.4 MPa) 5,000 (34.5 MPa) 15-Year 15-Year 10-Year 5-Year 15-Year 5-Year ** 1/16 to 1/4 (2 mm to 6 mm) require the replacement 0 Mortar / Acrylic Additive. tact ProSpec Technical Services. NOTE: All ProSpec Level Set products require the use of ProSpec Level Set Primer or ProSpec Level Set Primer Plus. Installations also require proper surface preparation that include the removal of all unsound concrete, grease, oil, paint and any other foreign materials that will inhibit performance. A CSP profile of 3 to 5 is recommended. Patch or repair deep areas, holes or cracks with a patching product prior to the installation of any ProSpec Level Set product. prospec.com 9
Self-Leveling Underlayments Level Set 300 Level Set 200 Level Set 100 Level Set Deep Pour 3 A high-performance, calcium aluminate-based, fiber-reinforced, self-leveling underlayment that provides a flat, extremely smooth, durable surface for finished flooring installation. Ideal for fast track applications. A calcium aluminate-based, self-leveling underlayment used to level and smooth floors for finished floor covering installation. Designed for the fast leveling of floors. A portland cement-based, selfleveling underlayment used to level and smooth floors for finished floor covering installation. A calcium aluminate cement-based, self-leveling underlayment that provides a flat, smooth, durable surface up to 3 (76 mm) in one lift. Ideal for thick-build applications. Floors Floors Floors Floors Formulated for maximum flow Seamless merging with every pour Applications from 1/8 to 2 (3 mm to 51 mm) neat and can be featheredged to adjoining elevations Can be extended up to 5 (127 mm) Walkable in 3 to 4 hours Accepts non-moisture sensitive tile and stone in 3 to 4 hours Lower alkaline binder system, when installed at 3/16 (5 mm), reduces the potential for decomposition of alkali sensitive adhesives and coatings compared to installations over concrete* Applications from 1/8 to 2 (3 mm to 51 mm) neat and up to 5 (127 mm) extended Walkable in 3 to 4 hours Accepts non-moisture sensitive tile and stone in 4 hours Applications from 1/8 to 1 (3 mm to 25 mm) neat Portland cement-based Provides a smooth surface Accepts tile and stone installations in 24 hours Applications from 3/8 to 3 (10 mm to 76 mm) neat Walkable in 3 to 4 hours Accepts non-moisture sensitive tile and stone in 4 hours 65550012 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag 65550004 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag 65550006 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag 65555002 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag * Based on independent industry reports available upon request. 10
Self-Leveling Surface Toppings Level Set LW-60 A lightweight, self-leveling underlayment that provides a flat, smooth, durable surface at 50% of the weight of a conventional portland cement or gypsum-based underlayment. Ideal when load bearing restrictions apply. Level Set Wear Topping A premium, calcium aluminate cementbased, high strength topping designed for use in light manufacturing, malls, retail stores, warehouses and lobbies where a hard, flat, smooth surface is desired. Floors Floors Applications from 1/4 to 2 (6 mm to 51 mm) neat and can be featheredged to adjoining elevations Half the weight of traditional cement and gypsum based systems Approximately same coverage as 50 lb bag Walkable in 3 to 4 hours Accepts non-moisture sensitive tile and stone in 4 hours Single lift applications from 1/4 to 2 (6 mm to 51 mm) neat; can be extended to 5 (127 mm) Accepts foot traffic in 2 to 3 hours and rubber wheel traffic within 48 hours Accepts stains, sealers and coatings within 24 hours Ultra-smooth, cured surface Available in three colors gray, white and bright white 65550018 25 lb (11.3 kg) bag 65550024 Gray, 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag 65550005 White, 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag 65550008 Bright white, 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag prospec.com 11
Primers & Bonding Agent Level Set Epoxy Primer A 100% solids, two-component, solvent-free epoxy primer designed for use with Level Set Underlayments and Wear Topping. It is specifically formulated for extreme bond strength to minimize cracking and for sand broadcast applications. Level Set Primer Plus A highly concentrated, film forming dispersion for priming very dense, smooth, nonabsorbent substrates such as terrazzo, marble, metal decking, ceramic and quarry tile. Level Set Primer A liquid-polymer, latex bonding agent for applications of the Level Set self-leveling products and ProSpec concrete repair products. All Level Set products must be used in conjunction with a Level Set Primer. B-730 Mortar / Acrylic Additive An acrylic polymer emulsion used as an admixture in portland cement-based products including; masonry and concrete repair products and cement-based grouts and ProSpec non-modified tile setting mortars. It improves workability and flexibility, extends open time, and increases adhesion, bond and impact strength and freeze / thaw resistance. / Exterior / Floors Only / Exterior / Exterior Tenacious bonds to non-porous substrates Easy spread formula with good workability Low odor for confined space use Designed for sand broadcast applications For use when polishing Level Set Wear Topping and for best resistance to cracking Cures in 4 to 6 hours Provides maximum adhesion and seal between the substrate and the underlayment of topping Dries in 1 to 3 hours Alternative to 2-part epoxy primers Water-based; non-flammable VOC Compliant Bonding agent Dries in 1 to 3 hours Water-based; non-flammable VOC Compliant Concentrated re-emulsifiable adhesive Increases tensile strength Solvent free / VOC compliant Improves workability and curing Enhances adhesion and durability Reduces potential for efflorescence Specifications: ANSI A118.4 and A118.11 C2ES1P1 performance per ISO 13007 when mixed with ProSpec PermaSet 200 or ProSpec PermaSet 275 2 gal kit 65510324 Part A: 1 gal (3.8 L) Part B: 1 gal (3.8 L) 65510026 2.64 gal (10 L) jug 1 gal (3.8 L) jug 65510020 4 per case (38 lbs (17 kg)) 65510021 5 gal (18.9 L) pail (48 lbs (22 kg)) 65460020 1 gal (3.8 L) jug 6540021 5 gal (19.0 L) pail 65460022 55 gal (208 L) drum 12
Moisture Mitigation Moisture Guard Max A one-coat, 100% solids, surface penetrating, film-forming epoxy coating for remediating the moisture vapor transmission related to green and damp concrete surfaces. Specifically designed to cure and adhere to concrete under extreme conditions of constant moisture transmission, high ph and high relative humidity. Reduces the levels of water vapor trans mission below the recommended moisture vapor transmission for most adhesives, coatings and floor coverings. On-grade, above-grade or below-grade concrete substrates Apply to concrete with a relative humidity (RH) up to and including 100% Reduces 25 lbs. of moisture vapor transmission to less than 3 lbs. Alkali resistant to a ph14 Low VOC Low viscosity mix ensures maximum penetration of the concrete substrate to fill in pores and voids Easy mix formula 2 parts A (blue) to 1 part B (yellow) by volume = (green) Non-flammable Part of a 15-Year system warranty 3 gal kit: 65510019 Part A: 2 gal (7.6 L) - Translucent blue liquid in a plastic container. Part B: 1 gal (3.8 L) - Translucent yellow liquid in a plastic container. prospec.com 13
Patching & Skimcoating Resurfacing & Rehabilitation Feather Edge Floor Patch Pro Concrete Resurfacer Vinyl Concrete Patch A trowelable, rapid setting, polymer-modified, cement-based patch and skim coating compound that results in an ultra-smooth, thin finish applied under resilient flooring, VCT and a wide array of floor coverings. A fast setting, easy-to-mix, portland cement-based patch and skim coating compound for use under ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, carpet and a wide array of floor coverings. A polymer-modified, cement-based product used for resurfacing old concrete to make it look new again. A fast-setting, one-component, polymer-modified, calcium aluminate, cement-based, horizontal concrete patching compound. Horizontal Horizontal / Exterior Horizontal / Exterior Horizontal Featheredge to 1/2 (13 mm) thickness without cracking Accepts tile and stone installations and moisture-sensitive floor coverings in 15 to 30 minutes No large aggregate, resulting in ultra-smooth, thin finish that can be sanded if necessary Exceptional bond strength Featheredge to 2 (51 mm) in thickness Initial set in 15 minutes Can accept tile and stone applications as well as moisture sensitive floor coverings in as little as 30 minutes Can be applied to concrete with a relative humidity (RH) up to 90% Low dust when sanded Excellent bond to old concrete from featheredge to 1/2 (13 mm) Fast drying, walkable in 2 hours Freeze / thaw resistant Self curing Contains corrosion inhibitor Can be pigmented High flexural and compressive strength Apply using a steel trowel, squeegee, masonry brush for curbs or steps and broom finish Can be applied from 1/16 to 2 (2 mm to 51 mm) neat Ready for pedestrian traffic in 8 to 12 hours Ready for vehicle traffic in 48 hours Excellent abrasion resistance Excellent resistance to deicing salts Shrinkage compensating Specifications: Exceeds ASTM C928 for High Strength Mortar 65550000 10 lb (4.5 kg) bag (4/cs) 60201111 25 lb (22.7 kg) bag 65510461 Gray: 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag 60200770 Gray: 40 lb (18.1 kg) bag * Vinyl Concrete Patch applications from 1/16 to 1/4 (2 mm to 6 mm) require the replacement of 1 qt. water with 1 qt. of ProSpec B-730 Mortar / Acrylic Additive. 14
prospec.com Flooring Preparation Systems ProSpec, Level Set, Micro Defense, and RCT are registered trademarks; and EST is a trademark of Bonsal American, Inc., an Oldcastle company. Bonsal American 8201 Arrowridge Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 Phone: 1.800.334.0784 prospec.com REV 02/13